Traditionally, opioid analgesics (formerly called “narcotics”) were prescribed for patients with terminal illnesses and after surgery. More recently, opioids and preparations containing oxycodone and hydrocodone have been prescribed for multiple conditions, even when other medications may be a better option.…
Naltrexone is a medication approved as a treatment for opioid addiction and alcoholism. In 1985, while working at addiction clinics in New York, Harvard-educated Bernard Bihari, MD, discovered many novel benefits of using low doses of naltrexone (about 4.5mg, or…
Oxytocin has traditionally been used during labor to help with childbirth and after delivery to support milk letdown. However, the understanding of oxytocin’s function has expanded dramatically to reveal the capacity to modify human social behavior ranging from bonding and…
Recent data indicates an increase in the use of compounded bioidentical HRT versus manufactured combinations which have been approved for the treatment of menopausal signs and symptoms. Published data suggests a safer profile of estradiol and natural progesterone therapy versus…
Stress is the body's physical, mental, and emotional response to change. Stress is a normal part of life. Even positive life changes such as a promotion or the birth of a child produce stress. The human body is designed to…
Small changes can make a big difference. It’s true with many types of self-improvement, including weight management. Losing just 5% of body weight (10# for a 200# person) can improve multiple health problems, such as reversing insulin resistance and reducing…
Migraines are common among women, but can be challenging to treat in older women. It was discovered that women with migraines were also more likely to have night sweats and hot flashes. According to a new review of data from…
The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) released its 2017 Hormone Therapy Position Statement 1 , which said: • Hormone therapy (HT) remains the most effective treatment for vasomotor symptoms (like hot flashes), problems with the genitourinary tract, and has been…
Neuropathic pain is a common condition. Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to peripheral nerves from traumatic injuries, infections, metabolic problems, inherited causes or exposure to toxins. One of the most common causes is diabetes mellitus. It often causes…
Due to stability concerns and the cost of stocking and distributing numerous formulations of each drug, medications are manufactured in a limited number of strengths and dosage forms that will satisfy the needs of most patients. Using pharmaceutical grade chemicals…